Climate normals · 1970–2000
Halifax Climate
Halifax is a city in Canada (07) with a population of about 471,559. Its average annual temperature is 6.8°C (44°F), with roughly 1409 mm of rain per year.
6.8°C
Avg Temp
1409
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Halifax Climate
Halifax has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F) and receives about 1409 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
6.8°C
Avg Temp
1409
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 24° | 134 mm |
| February | -4° / 24° | 109 mm |
| March | -1° / 30° | 125 mm |
| April | 4° / 40° | 112 mm |
| May | 9° / 49° | 112 mm |
| June | 14° / 58° | 106 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 103 mm |
| August | 18° / 65° | 99 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 94 mm |
| October | 9° / 49° | 126 mm |
| November | 5° / 40° | 140 mm |
| December | -1° / 30° | 149 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Halifax
The most comfortable months to visit Halifax are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 23°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Halifax are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Halifax, Canada has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C and about 1409 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Halifax average about 23°C (73°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.